LAKSHADWEEP A PANORAMIC VIEW

LAKSHADWEEP A PANORAMIC VIEWOne of world's most spectacular tropical island systems, Lakshadweep is tucked away at 220-440Kms off the Kerala Coast. The islands offer a precious heritage of ecology and culture. The unique feature of the Islands is its coral reef, making it a pristine leisure spot to come back to. 4200 sq. kms. of lagoon, rich in marine wealth, is spread over 36 islands in an area of 32 sq. kms. The underwater view at Lakshadweep is kaleidoscopic and breathtaking. The lagoon offers excellent potential for water sports like swimming, wind-surfing, diving, snorkeling and kayaking. No wonder, Lakshadweep is fast becoming India's one of its kind Adventure sport - Nature Tourism location. Each island is fringed by snow white coral sands. The crystal clear water and the abundant marine life enhance the beauty of these islands. Against the vast expanse of the blue sea, the island look like emeralds. The huge shallow calm lagoon on one side with wall like reef made of marine live coral boulders blocks the incoming swells of the outer sea. The islands are linked to the mainland by:- ship, helicopter, Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines and mechanized sailing wooden vessels. In all the islands, elaborate infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of tourists.Lakshadweep was given the National Eco-Tourism Award 1997. TOUR PACKAGESLAKSHADWEEP SAMUDRAM (BY M.V.KAVARATTI- M V KVT)Lakshadweep Samudram is a Five-day cruise to visit the islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy by ship- M.V Kavaratti. The island tour is organized during the day with lunch and refreshments ashore. Nights are spent on board the ship. M.V Kavaratti has 140 Diamond class accommodations. Swimming, snorkeling and other water sports are arranged during the day' tour.CORAL REEF PACKAGE (BY M.V. LAKSHADWEEP SEA - M V L)Coral Reef is a Four-days cruise to visit any of the Two (2) islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Minicoy and Kadmat by ship- MV Lakshadweep Sea. The island tour is organized during the day with lunch and refreshments ashore. Nights are spent on board the ship. Swimming, snorkeling and other water sports are arranged during the day' tour.SWAYING PALM PACKAGE (M.V. KAVARATTI/M.V. LAKSHADWEEP SEA/M.V. AMINDIVI/ M.V. MINICOY)Swaying Palm is a six / seven days tour to Minicoy. Tourists are accommodated in exclusive A/c cottages and other individual cottages built on the beachfront..MARINE WEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME (BY M.V. KAVARATTI, M.V. AMINDIVI & M.V. MINICOY)Marine Wealth Awareness Program covers a 4 -7 days package to Kadmat to experience the richness and beauty of marine life. One can spend 2-5 fun filled days on the island, Swimming, Snorkeling and Kayaking are included in water sports. A full-fledged water sports institute is functional at Kadmat. The more adventurous can indulge in scuba diving, wind surfing and para sailing. TARATASHI PACKAGETaratashi offers a package to visit Kavaratti - the administrative capital of Lakshadweep and a four/five days stay on the island. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba dive lagoon cruise in glass bottomed boat and other water sports are on offer and can make your holiday memorable. The stay on the island is in the tourist huts on beach front. There are only 10 seats available. However more seats can be made available on dormitory accommodation.Kadmat - The coral gardenA very large lagoon on the western side with abundant coral growth, which is located 407 kms from Kochi. Feel the unique beauty of coral reefs. Life gets the real charm here at Kadmat. The hot attractions are the silver sand beaches, excellent water sport facilities and renowned Scuba Diving Centre. Excellent mind-blowing view of the water body. Enjoy the casual dining with a focus on fresh local produce which offers a celebration time for your taste buds.Kavaratti - The capital island Located 404 kms from Kochi, Kavaratti is the headquarters of the Union Territory Administration since 1964. Calm lagoons, amazing coral reefs, thrilling water sport destinations, marine aquarium, glass bottomed boats, Dolphin Dive Centre etc., will make your holidays, an unforgettable experience. Find your space here and escape into the magic world of thrill, fun and excitement.CANCELLATIONonce booked, cancellation charge up to 10% will be deducted from the package charges if cancelled on or before 30 days scheduled departure of ship. If cancelled 7 to 29 days before departure, up to 25% package charge will be deducted. 100% will be cancellation charges if less than 7 days before scheduled departure of the ship.CONDITIONS Consumption of liquor is prohibited in Lakshadweep. Program / Schedule of ship is liable to be changed / cancelled without prior notice. Ships are operated by Lakshadweep Administration. In case of a change in the ship schedule liability of SPORTS is restricted to transporting the tourists back to Cochin by immediate available conveyance of the ship only. Tourists availing LTC may collect LTC certificate from Manager on board at the time of return journey or from our Kochi office on return. Transport and tour change bifurcation is given in the tariff chart.Service tax applicable as per the prevailing Govt. Tax rate. (3.09 %) All the payments are to be made by Cash / DD / Cheque at par in favour of SPORTS PAYABLE at Kochi. Children from 1 year to 10 years will be on child rate..SAMUDRAM PACKAGE SEATS: 150 (10% hike in all tour packages in Dec and 10% less in Feb & March )

Class of AccommodationTransportation CostTour ChargesTotal+3.09%

Diamond (Adult)Rs.13000Rs.11000Rs.24000/-

Diamond (Child)Rs.10000Rs.7000Rs.17000/-

Dep. KochiShipArri KochiDaysIslands

20.09.2014MV KVT24.09.20145 DaysKlp/Kdt/Kvt

26.09.2014MV KVT29.09.20144 DaysKdt/Klp

Date expected By Second week of AugustCoral Reef PACKAGES: Diamond-4 pax Gold 4 paxTransportation CostAdult/ChildTour ChargesTotal +3.09%

Diamond Class adult ChildRs.8000Rs.4000Rs.11000Rs.9000Rs.19000/-Rs.13000/-

Gold Class AdultChildRs.4000Rs.2000Rs.11000Rs.9000Rs.15000/-Rs.11000/

Diamond Class

Rs.9000 (Both Ways)

Gold/First ClassRs.6500 (Both Ways)

SWAYING PALM PACKAGE ( 20 A/c beds)Si single/NightAC Rs.5000/-to Rs6000/-Double /Night A/C Rs.6000/-to Rs.8000/-

MARINE WEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME(20 A/c, 26 Non A/c beds)20 AC BED, 30 NON A/C BED

Single/Night AC Rs.5000/-Double /Night A/C Rs.6000/- to 10000

Non A/c Rs.3000Non A/c. Rs.4000/-

ASST.GENERAL MANAGER (SPORTS )

LAKSHADWEEP OFFICE.INDIRA GANDHI ROADWILLINGDON ISLAND Kochi-682003

Mail ID laksports.reservation@gmail.comwww.lakshadweeptourism.com mobile +91 9495984001phone No. 0484- 2666789,2668387 fax 2668647For Booking Draw Demand Draft/multy city cheque or at par cheque In the name of SPORTS payable at Kochi . Amount should be 50% of Total package cost. Remaining 50% must be paid 30 days before the scheduled departure date of ship. Service tax rate is 3.09%( NEFT is also possible after confirming the seat reservation by us without ourconfirmation NEFT Will not be entertained )

ONE ISLAND TOUR PACKAGE BY MV AMINDIVI/MINICOY( 20 seats one voyage)

Kavaratti:- one day tour will be inclusion of Glass Bottomed Boats,Kayaking,Snorkeling sight seeing and all meals.AC hall with push back seats.( scuba dive on payments )Minicoy:- On day tour will be inclusion of Boats, Kayaking, Snorkeling sight seeing and all meals.AC hall with push back seats.( scuba dive on payments )Kadmat:-one day tour will be inclusion of Glass Bottomed Boats, Kayaking,Snorkeling sight seeing and all meals.AC hall with push back seats.( scuba dive on payments )Kalpeni :- one day tour will be inclusion of ,Kayaking, Snorkeling sight seeing and all meals.AC hall with push back seats.

Tariff for this one island package with push-back seats in Air-condition hall Minicoy,Kadmat,KavarattiTransportation ChargesTour chargesAdults3.09% taxTotal

Adult5000200070002167216

Child4500150060001856185

KalpeniTransportation ChargesTour chargesAdults3.09% taxTotal

Adult5000100060001856185

Child450050050001555155

From September 15th to May 15thResorts Stay( Stay on Islands),Please refer these details for flight journey, After reaching Agatti Guest have to move from Agatti to Kadmat, Bangaram, Thinnakara& Kavaratti, for your accommodation by High speed craft., since Govt. has banned stay in Agatti, you have to choose the island for your stay in Kadmat, Bangaram, Thinnakara & Kavaratti resorts, based on the Beach Resorts/tent accommodation charges are as under.

10 % hike will be applicable in December & 10% lower the rate Feb & March( only in Accomodation)

Category of Rooms in Kadmat:DoubleSingleExtra person

1.Air Conditioned Super Deluxe Room1000080004000

2.Air Conditioned Deluxe Room 800060003500

3. Air Conditioned Standard Room600050003000

4. Non-AC Standard Room 400030002000

Category of Rooms in ThinnakaraDoubleSingleExtra person

1. Tents In Thinnakara/Bangaram800060003000

Category of Rooms in BangaramDoubleSingleExtra person

1. Tents In Bangaram1000080004000

Category of Rooms in Kavaratti:-DoubleSingleExtra person

1. Air Conditioned Suite Room 800060003500

Boat Transfer will be available only by these days

Transportation cost will be as follows:- for the travel from Agatti to Kadmat and Kavaratti with HSC ( High Speed Craft) Rs.8000/- both way per head This HSC will be exclusive Boats operated between Agatti to Kavaratti/Kadmat, duration of travel in exclusive boats 2 and half Hrs.Transportation cost will be as follows:- for the travel from Agatti to Bangaram @ Rs.4000/ adults both way. Agatti to Thinnakara, High Speed Craft,@ Rs.5000/- adults both way per head. Duration of travel will be 30 Minutes only. Internal Transports of Rs.1000/- each in Agatti, Kavaratti & Kadmat will be collected minimum for 2 to 4 pax. And Heritage Fee of Rs.200/ will be per head for each island.Please furnished the following details based on the flight availability for your travel from Kochi to Agatti and Back to Kochi. On following days.

DayNights

1.Monday to Wednesday 2

2. Monday to Friday 4

3. Monday to Monday 7

4.Wednesday to Friday2

5. Wednesday to Monday 5

6. Wednesday to Wednesday 7

7.Friday to Monday 3

8. Friday to Wednesday 5

9. Friday to Friday 7

1. Number of AC/Non AC Rooms( Type of room)1. Category of room1. Check in & Check out Dates.1. Total pax.1. Any extra person required. ( 5year and above will be as extra persons)SPORTS is operating dive centres at Kavaratti, Kadmat, Minicoy, Kalpeni and Bangaram Islands. Presently we are charging Rs.1500 (without photography)/2000 (with photography) for Discover scuba diving/confined water diving (20 minutes) and 3000 for open water diving (40 minutes) and bangaram the open water site is far away hence involves some additional transportation charges also. concession will be available for those who are diving with their own gears. first fortnight of April is a good for diving and the later part of the month, the sea may be little rough and choppy. maximum one can do 2-3 dive in a day. number of days of diving depends upon you interest (minimum two days in each island).( Dive course is @ Rs.20000/- with 7 days)

On booking our package/resorts the required entry permits will be issued by us for entering to Lakshadweep. required details for foreign Nationals to visit Lakshadweep is1. Indian Visa Copy2. Passport Copy

Room tariff inclusive of three meals ( All Watersports activities are chargeable )

Monsoon Tour Packages.( June to Sep )Tour package to Bangaram ( Non-AC Tents) will be available from 20thMay 2014 on wards with Helicopter transfer from Agatti to Bangaram. Helicopter transfer will beon Monday,Wednesday&Friday (weekly three days). Accordingly,the tourists may book their flight tickets for onward and return journeyfrom Kochi to Agatti and back to Kochi, after reserving their accommodation at Bangaram. Helicopter charges for both-way travel will be Rs.7273/- per head.Accommodation charges are as given below:-Category of Rooms in BangaramDoubleSingleExtra person

Tents In Bangaram Non AC only1000080004000

DayNightsDoubleSingle

1. Monday to Wednesday 23601324192

2. Monday to Friday 45663140687

3. Monday to Monday 78755865428

4.Wednesday to Friday23601324192

5. Wednesday to Monday 56694048934

6. Wednesday to Wednesday 78755865428

7.Friday to Monday 34632232439

8. Friday to Wednesday 56694048934

9. Friday to Friday 78755865428

Room tariff is inclusive of three Meals,refreshmentsin the morning and evening+ Helicopter transfer Agatti to Bangaram and back to Agatti, for 2 pax.All watersports Activities are chargeable in Island Stay Packages.

Stay in Minicoy Will be subject to ship availability.

Category of Rooms in MinicoyDoubleSingleExtra Bed

1 Air Conditioned Super Deluxe Room ( 7 rooms)800060003500

2 Air Conditioned Deluxe Room ( 10 rooms)600050003000

10 % hike will be applicable in December & 10% lower the rate Feb & March( in Accomodation

Reports for Boarding, First Floor, Lakshadweep Wharf Near FCI Godown, (Food Corporation of India ) Indira Gandhi Road Willingdon Island. between 1100 hrs to 1130 hrs ( exact boarding time will be fixed one day prior only )

( Samudram any two Islands and coral Reef any two Islands among these Islands)

Day 1.Kochi ( sequence of the Islands differ as per the voyage of schedule.)Report Office between 1000 Hrs to 1100 HrsBoarding the ship 1000 to 1100 hrs.Lunch on boardDeparture from Kochi by 1500 hrs.Evening Tea ,DinnerDay 2. Minicoy - Morning Tea, Breakfast in shipDeparture ship by0800 hrs. for MinicoyArrival at Minicoy 0945 hrs.Welcome drink, visit light house, sea bath, kayaking, on payment scuba dive. lunch visit village, local residential are, evening tea, Departure 1600 hrs to Ship.Arrival ship 1700 hrs. Dinner,Day 3. Kavaratti -Morning Tea, Breakfast in shipDeparture ship by 0800 hrs. to Kavaratti.Arrival Kavaratti 0845 hrs.Welcome Drinks, Glass bottomed boat, sea bath, Kayaking scuba Dive & snorkeling on payment.Lunch, museum, Aquarium, evening tea.Departure Kavaratti at 1700 hrs to shipArrival Ship 1730 hrs. dinnerDay 4 Kalpeni.Morning Tea, Breakfast in shipDeparture ship by 0745 hrs. to Kalpeni.Arrival Kalpeni 0800 hrs.Welcome Drinks, Snorkeling, sea bath, Kayaking , snorkeling .Lunch, Folk Dance, sightseeing, evening tea.Departure Kalpeni at 1700 hrs to shipArrival Ship 1730 hrs. dinnerDay 5. KochiMorning Tea, Breakfast.Arrival in Port, leave ship by 1100 hrs.